Half of U.S. workers made less than $27,519 in 2012, about four bucks less than they earned in 2011 — but nearly a grand off median wages’ all-time peak in 2007. Meanwhile, total real wages per American were 6% off their 2007 levels.

Of course, the other half of the coin is doing much better, especially as you reach the upper crust. In 2012, there were 27% more Americans making $5 million-plus than in 2011, and total wages for this group grew by 40%.